Diabetes :: FDA Issues Safety Alert on GSK’s Avandia to treat type 2 diabetes
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is aware of a potential safety issue related to Avandia (rosiglitazone), a drug approved to treat type 2 diabetes.
Food
Norovirus :: Rhode Island Department of Health Update on Oysters from Unclassified Waters
The Rhode Island Department of Health (HEALTH) reported on May 17, 2007, that the Food and Drug Administration notified the Department of Environmental Management that a sample of oysters collected from Bridgeport Seafood was positive for norovirus and other evidence of sewage contamination.
Ecology :: Climate change threatens wild relatives of key crops
Wild relatives of plants such as the potato and the peanut are at risk of extinction, threatening a valuable source of genes that are necessary to boost the ability of cultivated crops to resist pests and tolerate drought, according to a new study released today by scientists of the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR). The culprit is climate change, the researchers said.
Asthma :: Electronic nose may help diagnose asthma
An “electronic nose” may one day be used to diagnose asthma, say researchers who are presenting a preliminary study of the device at the American Thoracic Society 2007 International Conference, on Monday, May 21.
HIV :: HIV in breast milk killed by flash-heating
A simple method of flash-heating breast milk infected with HIV successfully inactivated the free-floating virus, according to a new study led by researchers at the Berkeley and Davis campuses of the University of California.
Heart :: UPMC begins study of heart support device as a bridge to transplantation
Doctors at UPMC have begun a study using an investigational cardiac device, the VentrAssist? Left Ventricular Assist System (LVAD) to see whether it can be used safely and effectively in patients with end-stage heart failure.
Cervical Cancer :: GSK’s Cervarix approved in Australia for females 10-45 years old
Cervarix, the cervical cancer vaccine from GSK, has been granted a licence by the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) of Australia for the prevention of cervical cancer and precancerous lesions associated with the most common cancer-causing human papillomavirus types.
Food :: Fatty soup as an appetizer reduces food intake in lean and obese subjects
Many people believe that ordering an appetizer can actually make you hungrier and that you tend to eat more of your entr?e as a result.
Obesity :: Parents and schools, major factors in China obesity boom
Childhood obesity is widely recognised as a major contributor towards cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, sleep disorders, and psychological and social problems.
IBS :: Lubiprostone may improve symptom relief rates in adults with IBS-C
A new study demonstrated that the active ingredient in AMITIZA? (lubiprostone), given 8 mcg twice a day, may improve symptom relief rates in adults with irritable bowel syndrome with constipation (IBS-C).